Recent content by Martin Harding

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    [SOLVED] Motherboard backwards compatibility

    Hello all, I find myself in the market for a new mobo, and my question is this: Will my Core i7-7700 CPU be compatible with a mobo that runs a chipset intended for use with later-gen hardware (the current one is an MSI Z270 SLI PLUS), for example a mobo running a Z370 chipset? I don't want to...
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    Question HP Officejet 7510 showing 'Door Open' message

    There is a prong on the cartridge door that lines up with that hole - there is a little hinged piece inside it: View: https://imgur.com/c4YplRU When depressed with a small screwdriver, this piece hinges back into the recess, and a small piece comes into view at the side of the cartridge...
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    Question HP Officejet 7510 showing 'Door Open' message

    Could you point me in the direction of anything that might help me find where the switches are? There is a spring loaded catch to the right of the cartridge door, but as far as I can tell it's only a retaining lug to hold the door in place - View: https://imgur.com/OQZMnEu
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    Question HP Pavilion DV7 screen problem

    Sorry it's been so long - too much going on round here to mention. Here is the image I tried to post originally: View: https://i.imgur.com/6D3u1E9.jpg?1
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    Question HP Officejet 7510 showing 'Door Open' message

    Hi all, I'm having a problem with my HP OfficeJet 7510 - upon powering up, there is a persistent 'Door Open' message on the display screen that I cannot clear. I have checked that all the access doors on the printer are securely closed (the front panel for access to change the cartridges, the...
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    Question HP Pavilion DV7 screen problem

    Hi all, I'm having a weird issue with my HP Pavilion DV7-3105a; when I boot the laptop up the screen becomes messed up, with various artifacts and distortions on screen. It is impossible to perform any actions with the laptop, but the issue disappears upon holding the power button to force a...
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    Stop 0x7b on boot after installation of new motherboard

    Hi peeps, I took delivery of an Asus Z97-PRO Gamer motherboard today, and after installing the board and reconnecting my hard drives, on the first boot I received a Stop 0x7b error. All the system drives are visible in BIOS, and power up normally. I have tried to boot with only my primary...